The Writers Guild of America filed a lawsuit against the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Sky Dance Paramount, arguing that the merger violates antitrust laws and harms the screenwriting profession.

This lawsuit poses a new obstacle to the merger between the two groups, following another lawsuit filed by the state of California and eleven other US states opposing the deal.

Despite the approval of the US Department of Justice, some in Hollywood still hope to cancel the deal, and many fear that this merger, valued at $110 billion, could lead to significant job losses in an industry that has already seen numerous mergers and layoffs, according to AFP.

If the deal goes through, the Ellison family, owners of the Sky Dance Paramount group and close to US President Donald Trump, would control news networks CBS News and CNN, two major film studios Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., as well as streaming platforms Paramount+ and HBO Max.

The union stated in the lawsuit that this new giant company would become 'the largest buyer of original films and television programs in the United States,' which 'threatens the economic and creative health of the American entertainment industry.'

Paramount, which has been in fierce competition with Netflix to acquire Warner Bros., insists that the deal will create a strong competitor to Netflix, Amazon, and Apple.

To convince stakeholders, the company pledged to release at least thirty films per year, with a minimum theatrical run of 45 days.

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